We could see it coming.”Even aides to Mr. Trump quietly discussed among themselves the possibility of invoking the 25th Amendment, and several prominent Republicans and Republican-leaning business groups endorsed the idea, including John F. Kelly, a former White House chief of staff to Mr. Trump; Representative Adam Kinzinger of Illinois; Gov.
Larry Hogan of Maryland; and Michael Chertoff, a former homeland security secretary under President George W. Bush.
John R. Bolton, a former national security adviser to Mr. Trump who broke with him, said the idea was misguided.
While an impeachment conviction would only strip Mr. Trump of his power days earlier than he is set to lose it anyway, it could also disqualify him from running again in 2024.
The latest danger signs may only encourage Mr. Trump to pardon himself before leaving office, an idea he had raised with aides even before the Capitol siege, according to two people with knowledge of the discussions.
Persons:
Biden, Trump, ”, John F, Kelly, Adam Kinzinger of, Larry Hogan, Michael Chertoff, George W, Bush, “, Pence, — Elaine L, Chao, Betsy DeVos, —, John R
Organizations:
Republican, White House, Bolton
Locations:
Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, Larry Hogan of Maryland, Ukraine